Mangez (en. Eat)

/mɑ̃ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To consume food.
You eat too quickly.
Vous mangez trop rapidement.
To feed oneself.
It is important to eat well.
Il est important de bien manger.
To have a meal.
We are eating together tonight.
Nous mangeons ensemble ce soir.

Etymology

From Old French 'mangier', derived from Latin 'manducare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eat on the go
Eating quickly, often due to a lack of time.
manger sur le pouce
eat like an ogre
Having a big appetite.
manger comme un ogre
eat out of someone's hand
Being very obedient or submissive.
manger dans la main

Related Words

to eat
Verb meaning to consume food.
manger
meal
A moment when one takes food.
repas
food
What is consumed to sustain the body.
nourriture

Slang Meanings

Eat sweet
He ate sweet after the long day.
Il a mangé doux après la longue journée.
Eat dirt
She eats dirt while making vegetarian dishes.
Elle mange de la terre en faisant des plats végétariens.